UK Government plans to close Remploy’s Croespenmaen factory, along with six others across Wales, have drawn sharp criticism from politicians.Yesterday the Government announced the factory closures as part of its response to…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Disability Hate Crime A debate in the Assembly highlighted the stigma put upon benefit…
Secretary of State for Wales snubs Caerphilly Castle in tourism push
The Conservative Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has come under fire for snubbing Caerphilly Castle on a drive to boost tourism in Wales.Ms Gillan, along with Wales Office Minister David…
Valleys AM urges Arriva Trains to do more to collect fares
Arriva Trains Wales should do more to collect fares from passengers, according to South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle.The Plaid Cymru politician wrote to the company’s commercial director Mike Bagshaw raising concerns…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 22
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Bargoed I showed some visitors around Hanbury Chapel in Bargoed which has been transformed…
Plaid AM presses case for Valleys rail electrification
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has pressed the case for electrification of the Valleys rail network.The South Wales East AM quizzed Transport Minister Carl Sargeant during a debate in the Senedd.Lindsay Whittle…
Plans for Energlyn train station unveiled
Plans for a new train station at Energlyn, in Caerphilly, have been revealed to the public.The new station, between Aber and Llanbradach, could be built within three years. Last month Caerphilly Observer…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 8
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Energlyn train station back on transport agenda
Caerphilly looks set to have a new train station at Energlyn – despite the project being ditched almost a year ago.In March 2011 the Welsh Government, then a coalition between Plaid and…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 25
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Private Sector Involvement in the NHS It seems Labour MPs in Westminster, including both…